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Summary
The Production Superintendent coordinates the steel shop production activities, sets up production methods and processes, and makes recommendations for improved methods and processes. This position ensures that production tools and supplies are available, helps maintain a high quality of workmanship, and maintains routine contacts with support groups.
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.
Coordinates steel shop production activities by planning manpower requirements and by assigning employees to meet production schedulesRecommends new or improved steel shop production methods and techniques and helps coordinate such approved changesEnsures that necessary production tools and supplies are always available to steel shop employeesWorks with steel shop staff to assist employees in maintaining a high level of quality workmanshipMaintains routine contact with support departments to communicates material needs, scheduling maintenance, quality issues or concerns, training needsEnforces safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment and ensures housekeeping standards are met and maintainedQualifications
The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
2+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environmentAbility to problem solve and report information in a timely mannerAbility to document records accurately under tight timeframesAbility to accurately conduct visual inspections for safety, equipment and process compliance, appropriate parts and welding processesAbility to follow oral and written instructions including basic blue prints and schematicsAbility to work both alone and in a team environmentAbility to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writingProficient in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookAbility to receive and interpret information and communicate it accordinglyAbility to make quick, effective judgements to resolve problems or navigate obstaclesPreferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree or equivalent4 + years manufacturing experience and knowledge of welding/steel production methods, processes, and product specificationsWork Environment and Physical Requirements
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is in both an office and a production environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving machinery and trip hazards where personal protective equipment such as head, eye, hearing, and foot protection are required. This position may be exposed to welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes. Additional PPE may be required as determined by the environment.
Physical Activities and Requirements
Frequency Key
Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation
Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)
Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)
Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)
Working Postures
Sit: FrequentlyStand: FrequentlyWalk: FrequentlyBend: FrequentlyKneel/Squat: OccasionallyCrawl: OccasionallyClimb: FrequentlyReach Forward: OccasionallyReach Upward: OccasionallyHandling/Fingering: FrequentlyLift / Carry Requirements
5-10 lbs: Occasionally10-25 lbs: Occasionally25-50 lbs: Occasionally50-75 lbs: Not Applicable75+ lbs: Not ApplicablePush / Pull Requirements
Less than 10 lbs: Occasionally10-25 lbs: Occasionally25-50 lbs: Occasionally50-75 lbs: Not Applicable75+ lbs: Not ApplicableEOE including Vet/Disability
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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.
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